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LP12 YBW

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 YBW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,333 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 95,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 3mm & worn inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

N/S and O/S inner C.V boots splitting

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 87,116 miles

Front tyre's worn inner tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S inner C.V boot has a small split

Fail 26 Jul 2023 87,116 miles

Front tyre's worn inner tread

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S inner C.V boot has a small split

Pass 18 Jul 2022 79,476 miles

both front inner cv gaiters starting to split

Fail 18 Jul 2022 79,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front inner cv gaiters starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly

offside rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,005 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 25,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 15,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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LP12 YBW is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 59,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP12 YBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LP12 YBW registered?

LP12 YBW is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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